Horse Health Matters®
Training Your Horse For More Strength, Power, and Endurance
by EquiMed Staff
April 15, 2017 15:30
When formulating a strength training program for your horse, it is important to determine whether the primary requirement in the muscles is for power or for …
Putting Down Your Horse - Planning Ahead for a Good Death
by Flossie Sellers
April 15, 2017 16:23
Read about planning ahead for a worst-case scenario when you,as a horse owner, will have to make decisions related to ending the life of your horse. Learn about …
Wise Horse Owners Expect the Unexpected to Keep Horses Safe during …
by EquiMed Staff
April 26, 2017 13:59
During hurricanes, earthquakes, wild fires, floods and other disasters, having a plan in place will save you time and money and possibly the lives of your …
Emergency Hoof Care for Your Horse
by EquiMed Staff
April 30, 2017 17:35
Your horse's feet are very tough, but they are no match for a nail in the barnyard, or a loose shoe, or a jagged rock. Here are 3 ways to keep hoof emergencies …
Tip of the Day
Pulled muscles are likely when stenuous activities are performed with inadequate rest periods in-between. Clinical signs include stiffness, localized pain, and muscle spasms.
What to Do When Your Horse Is Lame
by EquiMed Staff
May 2, 2017 15:37
5 things that you can do to help your lame horse. This article gives you basic information about how your farrier can help you and also when to call the equine …
Judging Horse Leg Conformation
by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM
May 3, 2017 09:06
Judging a horse's conformation takes careful study and knowledge of horse anatomy. Because of their importance to the performance and soundness of a horse, the …
Dr. Getty Notes: Horse Cecum Exit Defies Gravity
by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
May 5, 2017 14:10
Without enough food matter to "fill the tube" (cecum), sand, dirt, and undigested material can remain at the bottom in the horse's cecum, leading to colic …
Preparing Your Mare for Parturition
by EquiMed Staff
May 7, 2017 12:53
Participating in the parturition of your foal can be both exciting and nerve-racking. Being fully prepared both physically and mentally can help both you and …
Essentials
Meeting the Horse's Basic Dietary Needs
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 11:17
Horses require basic nutrition elements in proper proportions and amounts. This article discuss the equine's basic dietary needs, giving you the information you …
Horse Parasite Control Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
November 8, 2018 11:24
Read about the many types of parasites that can affect your horse and learn how using the three "arms" of strategic deworming can be an answer to your parasite …
Horse Vaccination Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
April 21, 2017 10:34
An effective equine vaccination program always begins with a discussion with your veterinarian and why the risk factors in your particular area of the country …
Do's and Don'ts of Horse First Aid
by EquiMed Staff
April 10, 2017 10:26
Minor injuries and illnesses in horses can turn into costly or catastrophic situations if not recognized and treated promptly. Read to learn the 5 principles of …
Word of the Day
Predisposed
Tending or susceptible to.
Want a Healthy Horse? Look to the Way Horses Live in the Wild …
by EquiMed Staff
April 25, 2017 13:06
Over the years, researchers have thoroughly investigated the evolution of horses and determined that the way horses live in the wild can serve as a guide for …
es·sen·tial
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absolutely necessary; extremely important.
synonyms: crucial, necessary, key, vital, indespensable, important, of the essence, critcal imperative, manditory, compulsory, obligatory
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It is the very difficult horses that have the most to give you.
Lendon Gray